Putting in Work

It has been awhile since I've posted anything on my blog. It's not because I stopped thinking of those of you who read or that I've ran out of words to say. My thoughts very rarely get away from Braylon and what needs to be done or who needs to hear our story. It's just that I have been so busy taking care of business with Braylon that my time is not so plenty. As a matter of fact, right now Braylon is crying in his room because he doesn't want to nap.... but guess what buddy, it's nap time!
When my family and I first started this journey with Braylon back in January of 2009, we didn't think the struggles would be so overwhelming. My husband, the most positive of us, probably thought that most things would continue along normally except for a few more extra appointments for Braylon. Boy were we ALL wrong! The older Braylon gets the more we see his disability. Don't read to much into that.... he's not getting worse, but it definitely is showing itself more and more. This past weekend a bunch of us went boating on the lake. One couple there has a son born one day before Braylon, but their stories were so much different than ours. As she called to check on her baby boy, he responded with, "Mommy, I got wet. Mommy, I love you. Have fun, mommy." And although, I know that made her day, I couldn't help feeling sad for myself and my baby boy who can't even say momma.
It seems like every where we go I see an adult that walks with a limp and who's hand is close to there chest and I wonder if their story is similar to ours. I wonder if Braylon will be like that one day. In my heart I know that B's determination will take him so much further than I can imagine. Braylon is so smart, but still developmentally so far behind that it makes everyday activities a challenge and somewhat frustrating. May faith in God is never ceasing and I believe fully in his plan. That's why even with all of the obstacles we face, I continue to praise him for the ones we've overcome. Situations can always be worse. Braylon is running all the time. He has the best laugh and always smiles for a camera. He is using about 5 signs to communicate with us and is getting to the age where he loves to hang out with his older brothers.

Continue to pray for all of our strength. Pray that the good Lord blesses Braylon with words of power... words that move people. Praise God for his influence in our lives and the miracles we see everyday. God bless!